Embodied cognition has been a central topic in cognitive sciences since there is increasing evidence that cognition can be embodied or extended beyond the body. This insight has major implications for how to conceptualize and identify embodied expertise, which in turn has excited educators and educational researchers to study how people can develop such embodied expertise. This promising area is clearly asking for further investigation. In this symposium the speakers and participants will address the following questions:

1. What is embodied
cognition?
2. How does embodied cognition relate to dominant educational theories in terms
of epistemological commitments and models of learning and teaching?
3. What are the implications of embodied cognition for educational design and teaching?

A range of domains will be covered, including mathematics, science, sports,
and music. One of the main topics addressed is how experts use visualizations
in instruction in these domains. The examples are not only interesting but also
fun. Apart from presentations there is ample room for interaction.

Registration is free (including lunch). This symposium is funded by Educational and Learning Sciences (Utrecht). For registration please send an email to Jacqueline Tenkink-de Jong: j.f.tenkink-dejong@uu.nl.